Charlotte Harbor Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 109 fishing charters within 25 miles of Charlotte Harbor, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Charlotte Harbor

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

109 charters in Charlotte Harbor

Deep sea fishing in Charlotte Harbor

36 of the 109 charters in Charlotte Harbor list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Charlotte Harbor by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Charlotte Harbor

55 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: High Tide Fishing Charters, Back Bay Xtremes Charters, Flat Line Charters, Task Force Fishing Charters, Boca Grande and Beyond and 50 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

30 charters list half-day trips and 27 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor

30 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Charlotte Harbor

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PGDPunta Gorda 5 miles away
  • RSWSouthwest Florida International 35 miles away

Local public airports

  • F13Shell Creek Airpark 9 miles away
  • X36Buchan 19 miles away
  • X06Arcadia Municipal 21 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Charlotte Harbor.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Charlotte Harbor CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor

How many fishing charters are in Charlotte Harbor?

This page lists 109 fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Charlotte Harbor?

36 of the 109 charters listed in Charlotte Harbor say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 55 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Charlotte Harbor in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Charlotte Harbor?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Charlotte Harbor?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Charlotte Harbor?

The closest airports with airline service are Punta Gorda (PGD), 5 miles away and Southwest Florida International (RSW), 35 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Shell Creek Airpark (F13), 9 miles away, Buchan (X36), 19 miles away and Arcadia Municipal (X06), 21 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor?

30 charters in Charlotte Harbor mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

Fish you can catch out of Charlotte Harbor

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Charlotte Harbor captains name that fish.

Snook75Tarpon72Redfish72Speckled Trout67Cobia49Snapper39Grouper33King Mackerel31Shark30Sheepshead26Pompano24Spanish Mackerel22Flounder22Mangrove Snapper20Tripletail18Amberjack18Jack Crevalle18Ladyfish15Hammerhead Shark15Blacktip Shark14Goliath Grouper14Barracuda14Black Drum12Bull Shark12Red Snapper11Mahi-Mahi11Gag Grouper11Tuna10Bluefish9Red Grouper8Wahoo8Lane Snapper7Bonito7Permit7Lemon Shark6Gray Triggerfish6Yellowtail Snapper6Skipjack Tuna4Nurse Shark4Sailfish4Spinner Shark4Grunt4Bonefish4Marlin3Porgy3Scamp3Blackfin Tuna3Hogfish3Bonnethead Shark2Vermilion Snapper2Tiger Shark2Blue Runner2Channel Catfish2Mahogany Snapper1Striped Bass1Mako Shark1Yellowfin Tuna1Speckled Hind1Blacknose Shark1Sandbar Shark1Black Sea Bass1Bluegill1Shad1Catfish1

Charters near Charlotte Harbor

Punta Gorda155Port Charlotte114Burnt Store Marina160North Port107Warm Mineral Springs113Rotonda134

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